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Free From Accusation! - Friday, January 8th .

Pastor Chris

And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight (Colossians 1:21-22).

Jesus saved us, and our opening text shows us what He's made us. He's reconciled you in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in God's sight.

This isn't something God is trying to do, or going to do; He's already done it through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So, this isn't a promise; it's a statement of fact. You've been reconciled with the Father, and the latter part of the opening scripture clearly reveals to us the reason for the reconciliation: to present you holy, blameless and above reproach in God's sight.

It doesn't matter what anybody thinks about you! God says you're holy, faultless and irreproachable. This is who you are to Him. This is how He's presented you to Himself in Christ Jesus—holy, and free of all accusations.

This is where our audacity of faith comes from. This is the reason we're bold to make demands in His Name, decree a thing and have it established. It's because our righteousness is of Him! It isn't because of what you did or didn't do; no! It's because of what Jesus did.

Romans 5:17 says, "For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." Stand before the mirror of God—His Word—and see that you're faultless! Look into the Word and see that you're justified, unimpeachable and free from condemnation!

Perhaps you're reading this and you're thinking, "This can't apply to me. I've been wicked and injurious to others. I've done a lot of evil things!" Don't look at what you've done.

Look at what He's done and who He's made you, and say "Yes" to Him! Embrace His righteousness, and begin to see yourself differently on the basis of this new information. His love is bigger, greater, and more powerful than the worst sin. You're valuable to Him, and He loves you dearly.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for imputing your righteousness in me, with which I boldly stand before you without guilt, condemnation, inferiority or blame, but as your righteousness, and as a son with an inextricable oneness with you. I thank you Father, for this awesome privilege, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Romans 8:1-2
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Romans 8:33-39
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or unclothedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 6:19-7:6, Genesis 20-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:43-53, Nehemiah 12

Jesus—The Complete Embodiment Of Deity! - Thursday, January 7th.

Pastor Chris

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him (Colossians 1:15-16).

How awesome and inspiring this is! Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God. Now, that word "image" is the Greek "eikon," which is translated 'icon" in English. Think about a computer or a mobile device, for example. You may not see the application in the system, but you see the icon—a quickly comprehensible symbol—that helps to easily navigate that computer system or mobile device as you click on it.

Colossians 1:15 tells us that Jesus "...is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature"; that means He's the outward expression of the invisible God. To see Jesus, is to see God. In John 14:8-9, when Philip asked, "...Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us," Jesus responded, "...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?"

Jesus is the perfect image and replica of the Godhead. He's the express image of the Father's person. The Father joyfully appointed Him to be the heir of all things, including His throne. The Bible says it pleased the Father, that in Him (Jesus) should all fullness dwell (Colossians 1:19).

Then Colossians 2:9 lets us know that in Him (Jesus) dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily. So, if you've seen Jesus, you've seen the Father. Glory to God!
He said in John 10:30, "I and my Father are one." When He said this, the Jews, not knowing who He was, said He blasphemed and they attempted to stone Him to death: "Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.

Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God" (John 10:31-33). They understood the implication of what He said. Jesus is one with the Father; He's the complete embodiment of Deity.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for your life and nature of righteousness that's been imparted into my spirit. This gives me the ability to think, act, and live as the effulgence of your glory and your perfect representation, because as Jesus is, so am I. I've been initiated into the same kind of life; I have His character, and the same essence of divinity, having become one with Him. Halleluiah!

Further Study:

Colossians 2:9-10
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 6;1-18, Genesis 18-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:33-42, Nehemiah 11

Trust The Lord And Stay Focused - Wednesday, January 6th .

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed (Proverbs 16:3 NIV).

In setting new goals, and in your plan to create new levels of prosperity and growth, stay focused on the Word. Pray and meditate on the Word. Set definite times of fellowship with the Spirit. Every now and then, speak in tongues and talk to the Lord about your goals, and He'll make sure you achieve them. Psalm 37:5 says, "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."

Isaiah 26:3 says, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." The phrase translated "perfect peace" in the verse above implies peace with prosperity. It says, "thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee...." You must stay your mind on the Lord.

Take your mind away from the news and information that cause fear, depression, and distractions, and stay your mind on the Lord and His eternal Word. Discipline your mind in one direction—the direction of God's Word—and you'd have good success, prosperity with peace.

Joshua 1:8 says, "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." Keeping your mind focused on the Lord and His Word guarantees you a life of true success. You might ask, "What's the connection between my mind and my prosperity?"

You see, your mind is where God seeks to work. If He can get a hold of your mind, you can become as healthy, prosperous, and successful as He wants you to be. Your mind is the doorway to your spirit, and out of your spirit are the issues of life.
No matter how financially down and out, in debt, sick or afflicted someone might be, if the Word of God can get into that person's system, things will change in a moment of time.

God's Word is God's recipe for divine health, wealth, and the glorious life. Trust the Lord and stay focused on His Word.

Prayer...
Thank you precious Father, for your Word to me today! My mind is focused on the Word, and I refuse to be distracted. Therefore, victory, success, prosperity and divine health are evident in my life because I've given myself wholly to the Word, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 5:21-48, Genesis 15-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:22-32, Nehemiah 10

Prepare Their Hearts In Prayer - Tuesday, January 5th .

Pastor Chris

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day (Genesis 32:24).

The message of the Gospel that's been committed to our trust is a pearl of great price. Therefore, we must see to it that it produces the desired impact and transforms the lives of those we minister to, by preparing their hearts to receive the Word; otherwise, the Word you share with them could be of non-effect.

The Gospel we've been commissioned to preach and teach is the only hope and power for the salvation of mankind. Therefore, the right prayer is very important for that message to transform lives. You have to travail in prayer; a form of agony of soul. In Luke 22:44, Jesus prayed that way: "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground."
The English word translated "agony" is the Greek "agonia", which means struggle, as to fight; like you're contending with someone for something. It's a wrestle, a fight of faith, a contention for the souls of men. In this kind of prayer, you're literally trying to seize those lives from the stranglehold of Satan.

Take for example, the case of a Christian who has become carnal, and doesn't take spiritual activities seriously. You'd have to "agonize" and travail in prayer for him so he could become spiritual and passionate about the things of the Spirit. He may have been out of Church, but you've decided to go share the Word with him, to strengthen and inspire him. Howbeit, you must first prepare his heart through this kind of prevailing prayer. Otherwise, he may listen to everything you have to say, and remain the same. But you don't want it that way! You want a change.

Therefore, agonize for his soul, pleading with tears in your heart on his behalf to God, that He would grant him repentance unto the acknowledging of the truth. As you do this, the Spirit of God will move on his heart, and grace will be released on his behalf for a change.

Prayer ...
Dear Father, I thank you for the power of prevailing prayers over those whom you've given me a responsibility to reach with the Gospel. I'm stirred today with renewed commitment, vigour and passion. I declare that the light of your glorious Gospel shines in their hearts, dispelling darkness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Jeremiah 29:7 NIV
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Hebrews 4:15-16
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 5:1-20, Genesis 12-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:12-21,Nehemiah 9

Look To Him! - Monday, January 4th .
Pastor Chris

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1-2).

How important it is for us to take our eyes and attention away from ourselves—who we are, what we've done, where we've been, what we've got—and look to the Lord! It brings to mind the story of Abraham, a very important experience he had with the Lord. In Genesis 15:1, God said to him, "Fear not...I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward." Nevertheless, Abraham complained, "Lord GOD..., what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless... Behold, to me thou hast given no seed..." (Genesis 15:2-3). God had promised him a son before now, but Abraham was still struggling to believe.

God then took Him out and said, "Look now toward heaven..., and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and He said unto him, So shall thy seed be. And he believed in the Lord; and He counted it to him for righteousness" (Genesis 15:5-6). With this, Abraham saw his offspring as innumerable as the stars in the sky, and he believed! Afterwards, Isaac was born.

God had to help Abraham's vision; He got him to look in the right direction and set his focus in the right place. The Lord helped him look away from his age and circumstances, toward heaven. Don't look into your house, or your bank account to find what you have. Don't say, "I'm so broke; there're so many things I want to do, but there's no money." No! Look to Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. Look toward heaven, from where your help comes.

This is one of the benefits of prayer. In the place of prayer, we can really focus our attention on the Lord. When I pray, I don't see the impossibilities, limitation, or the problems. I only see the Lord, His blessings, greatness, and miracles! That's what happens each time you set your focus on Him—in prayer, meditation on the Word, and the Spirit: You see and experience the miraculous!

So, refuse to be anxious about who's going to help you! Look toward heaven! Lift up your eyes to the hills; your help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Glory to His Name forever!

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into a place of excellence, success, victory, and abundance. I'm inspired by your Word to think the right thoughts, speak the right words and receive the results of the Word in my life today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 4, Genesis 9-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:1-11, Nehemiah 7-8

vooks:
When Oyaks preaches on divorce, I will gladly listen.

Thanks alot for stopping by.

Cheers

Annunaki:
How did you translate them? Let me guess, you used google translate?

You wish!

A well coordinated network of translators.. Holy Spirit filled men and women. I have a friend, she translates to German/Austrian... She's a nairalander sef...
and Yeah, they're all volunteers.

They meet with Pastor Chris once a year... He turbo charges them for the next level of work!

You really have no idea how coordinated and organised pastor Chris is.


Ehen, you don chop?

Annunaki:
Is that Gombs picture? he looks like a monkey

I wonder who that is!

Stop insulting folks... I wonder why vooks put up someone's pic here.. Who's Amos Jack?

See why vooks tire the patience out of me?


Meanwhile... Let's stick to the OP... Forget the frivolities of vooks.

.. Just for the record, I'm way cuter than that pic... And yes, I shave clean like Pastor Chris, low cut... And I use Samsung device.

vooks:
Guinness is King, that's why you went to them with the choir thing and not Wikipedia.

Keep spamming this board for another 5 years and you may just be rewarded with a Mini Cooper

1. Guinness is not king

2. Who went to them? It's like you like joking around.

3. Guess what your 'king' has on record as the world's most translated book?.. Yeah...

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho has a Guiness world Record for the most translated book (by a living author) in the world. It has been translated into [size=18pt]80[/size] different languages...

Most translated documents?... UDHR..

The Bible, according to your 'king' seems irrelevant...not even JW folks didn't make their book.

Thanks for your time.

Annunaki:
I repeat rhapsody of realities does not have a wikipedia page, I have already checked

You seemed surprised!


Well... Don't be.

vooks:
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You do know that Wikipedia can be edited by anyone, don't you?

Wake me up when it hits Guinness Book or World Records

It's OK to hate!


Why not use your time to find out which other book passed the 660 mark... Until then, kindly swerve!

Annunaki:
Why do you people like lying so much Rhapsody of realities is not even listed in wikipedia

Help your ignorance... Click on the link made available

Wikipedia lists Rhapsody Of Realities as second most translated book in the world, second only to the Bible, in the list of Literary works by number of translations.

This comprises of a list of literary works (including novels, plays, series, collections of poems or short stories, and essays and other forms of literary non-fiction) sorted by the number of languages they have been translated into.

The inspiring daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, is now available in 660 languages!

Coming third and fourth are the Watch Tower Society's 'Listen to God and live' (583 languages) and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (462 languages), respectively.

The Bible has 2,932 languages (at least one book ) 1,333 (New Testament) 554 (Old and New Testaments, including the Protocanonical books)

Source:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_literary_works_by_number_of_translations


Congratulations to all Rhapsody of Realities partners around the world on this milestone achievement. Through your unwavering commitment, the Rhapsody of Realities has hit and exceeded the 652-language mark for 2015. This is indeed a mandate fulfilled!

Next: 1 billion copies in total (2000-2015) to be distributed by 2017. Currently, over 500million copies have been distributed. Glory to God!


Cc
Dominique
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Be Inspiring! - Sunday, January 3rd

Pastor Chris

Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults...Don’t condemn those are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier (Luke 6:37 MSG).

God expects you to value others the same way He values you. When people come around you, they shouldn’t feel uneasy, dejected, imperfect, timid, insecure, afraid, or doubtful of themselves.

Rather, they should be confident, inspired, courageous, strong, vibrant, and enthusiastic to face life and win. Don’t make people feel intimidated, worthless or hopeless.

Consider the Lord in Genesis chapter eighteen: He appeared in the form of a man, and told Abraham who, at the time, was almost one hundred years old, that he was going to have a son through his wife Sarah. Sarah, who heard what the Lord said, laughed within herself, saying, “After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” (Genesis 18:12).

Responding to Sarah’s unbelief, God asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh?” (Genesis 18:13).

The Bible says, “Then Sarah denied, saying, I didn’t laugh; for she was afraid” (Genesis 18:15). God could have reprimanded her thus: “You mean in my presence, you dare tell a lie?” But no, He wasn’t mad at her. Instead, He said to her lovingly, “No; but you did laugh” (Genesis 18:15).

God didn’t make Sarah feel less than she was; He didn’t attack her personality.

He was easy on her, because He knew the reason she lied was because she was afraid, and the solution for fear is faith that works by love.

Let people be confident around you. Let them be free to be themselves around you. Let them be free to express themselves; they shouldn’t be afraid to “fail” or make a mistake around you.

Every human person is bought with, and washed by, the blood of Jesus Christ; we’re sanctified by God, and are therefore valuable to Him.

When you see, relate with, and talk to people with this understanding, they’ll be confident in themselves and know that’s how God sees them too. Thus, instead of running away from God when they do something wrong, they’ll run to Him.

Prayer...
Merciful Father, I thank you for loving and accepting me, and teaching me to shower others with the same kindness, and cover them always with your love.§ I’m confident in your love always, and sufficient in your sufficiency, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study
Luke 6:36
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Matthew 5: 7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 3, Genesis 6-8

2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Acts 6:9-15, Nehemiah 6

Yeah...

The religion of peace!


Mods... Please move this to Islam for muslims. Thanks

Passion Forthe Lord And His Church ! - Saturday, January 2nd

Pastor Chris

For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up... (Psalm 69:9).

Every child of God must be passionate about the Church of Christ. David said, “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD” (Psalm 122:1). He was passionate about the house of God! No wonder God described him as a man after His own heart (Acts 13:22).

One day, while sitting on his throne, he felt concerned that, as king of Israel, he had a palace to live in, yet God’s people could only worship the Lord in a tent. He thus decided, “I’m going to build God a house.” What a heart!

The Jews were also passionate about the city of God. Psalm 137:1 says, “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.” Notice that the Bible says they remembered Zion. We also find this in Jeremiah 51:50: “Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.” Let Jerusalem come to your mind; in other words, think about Jerusalem.

In Isaiah 62:6-7, the Bible says, “I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” The Lord set watchmen to intercede night and day with passion in their hearts for Jerusalem.

We’re of the Jerusalem which is above (Galatians 4:26). Hebrews 12:22 says, “But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels.”

The Lord has made us watchmen to intercede for the Church of Jesus Christ. You ought to pray, and keep praying, until the Church of Jesus Christ is a praise in your city, nation, and in the regions beyond. Become more fervent in the spirit, and passionate about the propagation of the Gospel. The time is now! Make a decision to impact your world for Jesus Christ, and establish His Kingdom in the hearts of men.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for making me a citizen of your heavenly Kingdom. My passion is fueled by your Spirit to intercede for the spread of the Gospel and influence of the Church of Jesus Christ in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :
Psalm 122:6-9
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. 9Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 2, Genesis 3-5

2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Acts 6:1-8, Nehemiah 4-

Take A Stand For The Gospel - Friday, 1st January, 2016

Pastor Chris

Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay (Jeremiah 20:9).

Jeremiah 20:10 tells us how Prophet Jeremiah faced challenging times at a point in his life. His friends had betrayed him; and some people who hated his guts were waiting for him to slip, in order to take their revenge on him. It was a time of tremendous pressure, but he couldn’t be quiet. Read again his inspiring words of commitment to the Lord in our opening verse. Jeremiah couldn’t be quiet; he had to speak. He had to proclaim God’s message. Nothing was going to douse his passion for the Lord!

You may have taken a look at your environment, your home, place of work, city or nation, and told yourself, “I’m going to bring the glory of God into this place; I’ll proclaim the Gospel and see to it that the Kingdom of God is established in the hearts of men.” Then suddenly, trouble and persecution break out on every side. You know what? Remain strong. Don’t chicken out! Take a stand for the Gospel.

The Apostle Paul was in a similar situation, but read what he said: “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). Blessed words!

Jeremiah, in spite of all the terror and troubles around him, stood up for the Lord, because he understood that the One with him was greater than all adversities around him. He boldly affirmed, “...the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten” (Jeremiah 20:11).

The Lord has created opportunities for you in your family, city, place of work, and environment, to make an impact for Him with the Gospel. Don’t keep quiet. This year, more than you’ve ever done, and irrespective of the challenges, let soul-winning be your topmost priority. Let your greatest desire and pursuit be to bring praise to the Name of the Lord, and make His glory known.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me opportunities to reach people everywhere with your Word. I’m not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because I recognize it as your power of salvation to everyone who believes. Therefore, I’m committed to the spread of the Gospel, to make your glory known around the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 1, Genesis 1-2

2 Year Bible Reading Plan :
Acts 5:33-42, Nehemiah 3

Praise Him…No Matter What! - Thursday, December 31st .

Pastor Chris

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name (Psalm 18:49).

Always, it’s important that we learn to thank the Lord for all the wonderful things we experience, and also for those things we may not really consider to be very nice. Some people are only joyful and thankful to the Lord when things seem to be going on fine, but gripe in the face of adversity. It ought not to be so. Irrespective and independent of the situation or your immediate circumstances, you should always give thanks to the Father. Worship and praise Him, no matter what! I’ll tell you a story.

Some years ago, a Christian gentleman who worked with the government had been praying and expecting promotions on his job. Then, there was a problem at his office; he was accused of certain things, for which he wasn’t really at fault. So, he prayed that God would vindicate him. Instead of being vindicated, he was pronounced guilty, and as a result, he was demoted. Everything went wrong for him. In that state, however, he kept attending Church services, serving and worshipping the Lord, confident that God would vindicate him.

Not long afterwards, there was a change of government, and all those who were ahead of him were fired, but he was retained! And since he was then the most senior of all those that were retained, he became the new boss. If he had been promoted as he had been expecting, he’d have been amongst the senior cadre of staff that were laid off by the new government.

Sometimes, we have no idea what the Lord is doing behind the scenes on our behalf, which is why the Bible says, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “In everything” means “in every situation”; give Him thanks no matter what! When you look at the year 2015 in retrospect, be joyful and excited in your spirit, thankful to the Lord for the triumphs and glories you expect in the coming year.

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for making 2015 a glorious year for me. You have filled my heart with praise, worship and thanksgiving. Today, as I render heartfelt songs of worship, praise and thanksgiving to you, they are as a sweet smelling sacrifice, acceptable and well pleasing to you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Psalm 96:8
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

Psalm 18:46-49
The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. 47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. 49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 22, Malachi 3-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 5:24-32, Nehemiah 1-2

Present Your Requests With Thanksgiving! - Wednesday, December 30th .

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6).

There’re times people pray and make incessant supplications about certain things; maybe about their job, finances, family or health, or something that deeply bothers them, and it seems things aren’t changing. The missing link could be that they’re not presenting their requests and supplications with “thanksgiving.”

Read our opening verse again carefully: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known unto God.” Now, notice that it didn’t say, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION ALONE, let your requests be made known unto God.” Rather, it says, “…by prayer, and supplication, WITH THANKSGIVING…!”

This means your prayer and supplication has to be with thanksgiving. When you present your request in that manner, what follows is the peace of God that surpasses all understanding: “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

This is remarkable! The kind of peace that people wonder at, will guard your heart and mind when you present your requests and supplications to the Lord “with thanksgiving.”

Those around you won’t understand why you can be so at peace and in control, in spite of oppositions, challenges and contrary winds that may come your way.

Do you have a special request for 2016? Present your requests and supplications to the Lord, with thanksgiving. Don’t beg; don’t complain. Ask, receive, and be full of joy. Blessed be God!

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the revelation of your Word today, and for bringing me into the life of peace and unlimited prosperity in Christ Jesus. I declare that your peace that passes all understanding fills my heart and that of my loved ones today, and tremendously we prosper in all our endeavours, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:24
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 21, Malachi 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 5:12-23, Ezra 9-10

Position Yourself For More - Tuesday, December 29th .

Pastor Chris

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21).
As learnt in our previous study, fasting helps us to get our spirits attuned to God. It doesn’t get God to listen to us; it gets us to listen to Him.

You may ask, “How does fasting help me in prayer?” In Matthew 26:41, Jesus said, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Fasting is a spiritual exercise; it’s a form of self-denial, where you’re able to subdue your flesh, subdue your appetites, to listen to the voice of the Spirit of God within you. Fasting strengthens your resolve and helps your focus, because praying is an act of communication where you’re talking to the Lord and, at the same time, listening to Him.

He desires to talk to you personally, and for you to understand Him clearly. However, you can’t hear Him when your spirit is clouded with other things. That’s the reason for fasting. As we journey into a new year, there’re many things He’ll like to talk to you about. It’s time to reposition yourself for greater manifestations of God’s Spirit in your life. Be excited at every opportunity you have to fast and pray, because it’s an opportunity to be repositioned for more.

Prayer...
They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Therefore, Lord, as I minister to you in preparation for the coming year, I experience the supernatural release and influence of the Spirit in my life, and in all that I do. I’m guided, instructed and positioned for the next level of glory that you’ve planned for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Joel 1:14 MSG
Declare a holy fast, call a special meeting, get the leaders together, Round up everyone in the country. Get them into God's Sanctuary for serious prayer to God.

Ezra 8:23 MSG
So we fasted and prayed about these concerns. And he listened.

Acts 13:2
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 20, Zechariah 12-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 5:1-11, Ezra 8

"Raise Your Spiritual Antenna" - Monday, December 28th, 2015.

Pastor Chris

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them (Acts 13:2).

In a matter of days, it’ll be 2016. And it’s important we prepare ourselves, and are rightly positioned by the Spirit, for the glories and victories He’s planned for us in the coming year. One of the ways to do this is by fasting and praying; spending time to pray in the spirit, studying and meditating on the Word, and attending diligently to the visions, promptings, ideas and thoughts from the Spirit of God.

The Lord has something special for you in the coming year. It’s His joy and desire to help you navigate your way and chart your course gloriously and triumphantly. However, your spirit must be conditioned, and your spiritual antenna raised and tuned to receive divine words of blessing, instruction, direction, and counsel from the Lord. His Word in your heart—that you take with you into the coming year—will give you all the advantage you require for success and excellence throughout the New Year.

The most important aspect of fasting isn’t that you’re staying away from food; it’s taking your attention off the food unto God. So, minimize unnecessary activities or distractions when you fast. You shouldn’t forget that you’re fasting; this consciousness helps you to curb the cravings of the flesh, and maintain focus on the Spirit. It helps you to raise your spiritual antenna so you can hear from the Lord.

Remember, we fast and pray, not because we want to change God, but because we want to be ushered into greater levels of His glory and operations of the Spirit in our lives. Therefore, as you take out time to fast and pray, have a clear objective and expectation in focus. This will help to guide your prayer, study and meditation time.

There’re many who fast a lot without praying. It shouldn’t be so; you must include adequate and regular intervals of prayer, study, and meditation on the Word. Not only will this raise your spiritual antenna, you’ll stay ahead of situations, make general improvements in your life, and be rightly positioned for a glorious and triumphant 2016.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for the benefits of fasting and prayer. As I give myself to this spiritual activity, as instructed by your Spirit, my spiritual acumen is improved; I’m more attuned to receive divine signals, instructions, counsels, and ideas to navigate gloriously through the in coming year, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Acts 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

Luke 2:36-37
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

Daniel 9:2-3
In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. 3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 19:11-21, Zechariah 9-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:23-37, Ezra 7

eureka:
Brother Gombs,

It is no typo. Cpoied and pasted. No modifications whatsoever.

Have a great year ahead in 2016

Why would I want God to lift his countenance upon me and my family?

Commit Your Work To Him
- Sunday, December 27th.

Pastor Chris

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established (Proverbs 16:3).

A lot of times, people set goals and make different decisions in their lives, it could be about their finances, their family, their job or business; but as important as it is to set goals, don’t set goals out of emotions. Set goals through the Spirit. This is where many miss it.

The importance of fasting and prayer, in this regard, can’t be overemphasized. Fasting means that you separate yourself from everything else, especially food, while you spend time in fellowship with the Lord, talking to Him and praying in the Spirit concerning your goals and desires. If you were working on a particular project, and you want to determine the next step to take, pray in the Spirit. The Holy Ghost will grant you utterance and unveil the mind of God to you, and you’ll know exactly the next step to take.

Always commit your goals and desires to the Lord in prayer. Yes, there may be limitations; the projects or goals can be such that you don’t even know how to begin praying about it. Trust the Holy Spirit. He’ll help you pray correctly. Romans 8:26 says, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” That clause, “the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities,” is better rendered, “The spirit bears us up in our weakness!”

Don’t take any major decision in your life, without going in the way of the Spirit. It’ll save you a lot of troubles, and put you on the path of perpetual victory. As you prepare for the New Year, commit your plans and goals to the Lord, and He’ll establish your path. What are your goals? What visions do you have? Commit them to Him and trust Him for guidance.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the direction and leading of your Spirit for me in the coming year. I commit to your able hands my desires and goals for my family, my finances, job, business, and ministry, knowing that you’re able to do exceeding abundantly above all that I can ask, think or imagine, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :
Psalm 37:5
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation19:1-10; Zechariah 7-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:13-22; Ezra 6

Don’t “Walk As Men!” - Saturday, December 26th

Pastor Chris

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men (1 Corinthians 3:3).

When you were born again, you ceased to be an ordinary person. Outwardly, it may look like nothing changed, but a transformation took place in your spirit. It was an actual rebirth: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Now that you’re born again, God expects you to constantly renew your mind with the Word, and think, talk, and live at a higher level. He doesn’t want you to think or live like the rest of the world. Romans 12:2 says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind….” Through meditation on the Word, you develop an excellent mind-set. You’d have “Kingdom sight,” and Kingdom perception; you’d see with the eyes of Christ and live at a higher pedestal.

Take the steps and live the higher life, for there’s a higher life in Christ. Don’t think or walk as men. Come to maturity! The babes in Christ think, talk, and walk as mere men, because they don’t know who they are. It’s such Christians who say, “I don’t understand my life. Things are just getting worse by the day.” You see, they’re talking on the basis of their feelings. They may have been Christians for years, but they’re still unskilful in the word of righteousness. They’re ruled by their senses.

However, for the spiritually mature, the communication is different. He speaks the Word, not his feelings. His thoughts, words, and actions are from the Word’s perspective. He has a Word-view for everything in life. There may be no money in his pocket or bank account, yet he declares, “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places! I’m the seed of Abraham; therefore, the world belongs to me!”

Testify always to what God says about you. When you talk, and live this way, you’ll be a wonder to the world, because you speak and function in the wisdom of God. Halleluiah!

Confession...
My mind is renewed by the Word. I’m what God says I am! I’m like a tree planted by the riverside, bringing forth fruits in and out of season. I’m more than a conqueror, because the greater One lives in me. My life is a testimony of God’s goodness and grace. Glory to His Name forever!

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 2:4-7
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

John 10:33-36
The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

Psalm 82:5-7
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 18, Zechariah 4-6

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:1-12, Ezra 5

danidee10:
My mother told me dat when somebody lol when nothing is funny dat nut don loose for somewhere

my mother told me that when educated people can't write properly, it's not funny, but a shame that a nut is loosed somewhere in their life...

Great..


me thinks he could have been the real santa... like dish out free petrol nation wide!

my face when i saw the topic..

eureka:
Brother Gombs,

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new yaer ahead. God bless you for your consistency in posting ROR every morning. Below is a prayer from one of leaders in The Haven
Hello saints,
Compliments of the season.
What a marvelous God we have who has preserved us to see another Christmas. To Him alone be all the Glory. The Lord remember you for good and [size=20pt]lift[/size] the light of His countenance upon you and your family. May the glad tidings of great joy, peace, dominion, victory and celebration that Christ brings in this season abide with you all now and always.
Every blessing that God had prepared for you and your family this year shall yet be established. And every stress from the pit of hell expires answer fizzles out now in Jesus Name.
Have a blissful Christmas and a glorious New Year.

God bless you .

Thank you sister eureka...It's been 2 and a half years of consistency and glory... God's been faithful. He's opportune me this to help folks in many ways, and get inspiring testimonies...Thank you for the prayer... it means so much to me.... May God bless you openly and abundantly... may He reward your labor of love, in Jesus' name. Amen

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A Celebration Of His Life In Us! - Friday, December 25th .

Pastor Chris

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; THAT YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).

Today, many around the world are commemorating the birth of Jesus. While Christmas tags along symbolic decorations, giving and receiving of gifts, family and other social gatherings, beyond these excitements and celebrations however, it’s important not to lose sight of the very purpose for which Christ came! Christmas is about who Jesus is, and what He came to do. He didn’t come to establish a religion. He didn’t come to merely show us how to do good things, or how to live a good life; it’s much more than that!

In John 10:10, He said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I AM COME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Jesus came for a purpose, and that purpose was to give us life—the God kind of life. He made that statement because we didn’t have the kind of life that God wanted us to have. The Greek word translated “life” is “Zoe”; it’s the God-life; the very life and essence of divinity. It’s the true, indestructible, imperishable and incorruptible life of God. It’s the transcendent life!

God made humans, but He wanted us to have His kind of life. His plan, according to the Scriptures, was that Jesus would be the one to give us that life, and that we should receive it through faith, because God is a faith-God. Hebrews 11:6 tells us, “But without faith it is impossible to please him….” So, in celebrating Christmas, we celebrate the life and nature of God that we’ve received through faith. We celebrate His glory that’s now revealed in our lives!

We celebrate the triumphant life that the birth, vicarious death, burial, and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ has made available to us. Blessed be His Name forever!

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into oneness and vital union with you through Christ Jesus, who has made me a participator in the divine nature; a distributor of the divine life.The life of God in me makes me indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible and impregnable; it makes me more than a man. Therefore, I live victoriously today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 John 5:11-12
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Colossians 1:27
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 17, Zechariah 1-3

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 3:12-26, Ezra 3-4

Enjoy The Life He Brought!- Thursday, December 24th •

Pastor Chris

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10).

During the Christmas season, you might have heard some people say, “If there’s any time to imitate Christ, it’s Christmas time.” Actually, that’s a misconception of what Christ, Christmas, or Christianity is about. Though there’s the imitation of Christ in Christianity, Christianity isn’t the imitation of Christ. You can’t imitate Christ until you have the life of Christ. Christianity is the life of God in the human person, made possible by Christ. That’s a miracle, and which is what Christmas is about. He brought us another kind of life.

The New International Version puts our opening verse more appropriately; it says, “…I have come that they may have life, and HAVE IT TO THE FULL.” He came to help us live the good life, which God prearranged, and made ready for us to live (Ephesians 2:10). He’s called you into a life of excellence, prosperity, perpetual victory, and righteousness! This is the reason we wish people a merry Christmas.

When we wish others a merry Christmas, it’s not just about how they feel or should feel throughout the day; it’s about the beauty and glory that Christ has brought into their lives. He has made your life glorious. He has made you a champion forever. As you celebrate this season, let God’s truth find full expression in you. Be bold about the Word of God; dare to believe the Word and declare, “I’m a success forever. I prosper in all things. The world is mine. I reign and rule over circumstances.”

Christ has come; He’s already been born. He’s already died for us, and has risen from the dead! He’s already ascended! Now you can live that transcendent life which He brought to us. You have that life now: “He that hath the Son hath life...” (1 John 5:12); it’s not a promise to the one who’s born again. If you have the Son, you have the God-life! This is what Christmas means to us.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for the life you’ve given me in Jesus Christ! I’m thankful that in Christ I live, and move and have my being! He’s my life and my all! I declare that His glory, grace, and righteousness, are continually manifested in, and expressed through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

John 10:10 AMP
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Revelation 16, Haggai 1-2

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 3:1-11, Ezra 2

You Can Hear Him Every Day - Wednesday, December 23rd .

Pastor Chris

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…(2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Many people have problems in their lives because they don’t listen to the Holy Spirit; they ignore His counsel. They make important decisions, without ever consulting with the Spirit. Some are in a quagmire; but if they’d be yielded to the Spirit, all the misery in their lives will be gone. God is interested in you being successful in every area of your life. He cares about the minutest detail of your life. It’s therefore important that you seek His counsel in all things.

The most beautiful part of it is that you can hear His voice every day. He always wants to talk to you, and does talk to you actually, even more than you want to hear His voice. The problem is that many ignore His voice, and some don’t even know when He speaks.

Now, understand this: Listening to the Holy Spirit doesn’t mean you’re necessarily going to have a specific word from Him every day; the complete Word is already given to you. He already gave you the complete message in the Bible.

That’s our instruction manual for life. For you to hear Him every day, you have to study the Bible, and as you do, you’d become more acquainted with Him, and familiar with His voice. Remember, He’s the author of the Holy Scriptures.
The secret to success in life is hearing God’s voice, and acting on His instructions. You must learn to respond to Him the right way and promptly too! The Lord Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Now, observe what He says happens to those who hear His voice: “…I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:28).

The Lord is protective of those who hear Him; those who receive His instructions and act accordingly. Give attention to the Word in your life. Don’t ignore His instructions, for they’re your life (Proverbs 4:13).

Prayer...
Dear Lord, your Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. As I study your Word today, your perfect will is unveiled to my spirit; wisdom comes to me, propelling me to act accordingly. My ears are anointed to hear you, and my mind is anointed to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Job 33:14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

Proverbs 8:4-10
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 15, Zephaniah 1-3

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 2:37-47, Ezra 1